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Brian Lynn Zartman
Apr 1, 2023
Brian Lynn Zartman, 65, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Brian was born in Hicksville, Ohio on January 14, 1958.
He was a truck driver by trade but preferred time with his family, especially camping. Brian was able to find humor in everything. Like when camping if weather was not great he would ask his...
Larry Copsey
Mar 27, 2023
Larry Gene Copsey, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Larry was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 5, 1941, son of the late Dorothy Mae (Ream) and Earl "Pete" Copsey.
Larry learned to play drums at Payne High School. As a young man he continued playing drums, bowling, golfing, and...
Rick Schilb
Mar 22, 2023
Paul Richard “Rick” Schilb, Jr., 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Rick was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 8, 1947 to Vivian (King) Schilb and Paul Richard Schilb, Sr.
On August 7, 1971 he married, Margaret (Peg) Phipps Schilb, who survives in Fort Wayne....
Emogene Aguirre
Mar 22, 2023
Emogene Aguirre, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Emogene was born in Craigsville, WV on December 6, 1941, a daughter of the late Opal (Reese) & Roy O'dell.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Kevin (Marilyn) Phillips & Cynthia (Mike) Woodring; sister, Rose Thomas; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; & 1 great...
Harry D Cottrell
Mar 21, 2023
Harry D Cottrell, 92 of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Vancrest of Payne.
Harry was born in Antwerp on February 17, 1931, a son of the late Florence (Kemerer) and Edwin Cottrell.
Harry was known for his basketball skills during high school and made the “All County” basketball team for four years. As a young man,...
Bobby Dennis
Mar 19, 2023
PLEASE NOTE THAT BOBBY'S VIEWING AND FUNERAL HAVE BEEN MOVED TO DOOLEY FUNERAL HOME IN ANTWERP, DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Robert "Bobby" Dennis, 63, of Paulding, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023
Bobby was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 25, 1960, a son of the late Janice (Eagleson) and Robert Dennis.
He thoroughly enjoyed...
Mary Catherine Williams
Mar 18, 2023
Mary Catherine Williams, 92, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert.Mary was born in Payne Ohio on October 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Kelble) and John Ditlinger.She worked at Paulding County Hospital for many years. Mary and Keith managed the Antwerp Shell Station. She also volunteered at the Paulding Bargain...
Everett Heck
Mar 12, 2023
Everett Heck, 97, of Payne, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Heritage Pointe, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Everett was born in Payne on December 27, 1925, a son of the late Kathryne (Ditlinger) and Joseph Heck.
He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He spent his life as a farmer, but...
Ola "Buddy" Hughes
Mar 11, 2023
Ola (Buddy) Naoma Hughes, age 95, lifelong resident of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. Buddy was born on 2-22-1928 to Julius and Ada Horn and lived on or near her beloved family farm all of her life. She graduated from Antwerp High School in 1946 and was...
Louis Savieo
Mar 5, 2023
Louis T. Savieo, 89, of Payne, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital.
Louis was born in Monroeville, Indiana on April 25, 1933, youngest son of the late Mary B. (Girardot) and Fred L. Savieo.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Louie worked at International Harvester, but many would remember him as the...
Linda Sue Edwards
Mar 4, 2023
Linda Sue Edwards, 77, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Linda was born in Payne on February 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Thelma (Zartman) and Bernard Yenser.
She worked at Tuthill Pump Company in New haven, attended the Edgerton Wesleyan Church and will be remembered most as a loving wife,...
Marolyn Rosswurm
Feb 26, 2023
Marolyn Rosswurm, 89, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Marolyn was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 18, 1933, a daughter of the late Mildred (Miller) and Ora Moore.
Marolyn thoroughly enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Golfing, bowling, playing cards, making candies, baking, decorating for Christmas and decorating her house with fresh...
Leman Saylor
Feb 24, 2023
Arthur Leman Saylor, 83, of Payne, Ohio passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Leman was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on July 3, 1939, to the late Mary (Eads) and Arthur Saylor. Being one of five children, he often joked he was the only one with no...
Steve Knapp
Feb 23, 2023
Stephan E. Knapp, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 peacefully at his home with his family around him.
Steve was born in Harlan, Indiana on January 30, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Sunday) & Ross Knapp. Steve was the youngest of 8 siblings.
He was always loyal to his work at Dana Weatherhead, Defiance Precision...
Arlene Billman
Feb 21, 2023
Arlene A. Billman, 91, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at VanCrest of Hicksville.
Arlene was born in Paulding on September 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Anne (Burnos) & Russell Clinton.
Many will remember Arlene from her many years working in the Antwerp School Cafeteria. She was well known for her laughter and antics while serving...
Ruth York
Feb 15, 2023
Ruth Mary York, 89, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Ruth was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Bertha (Hemenover) and Donald Hallock.
She was a waitress at Bob's Restaurant in Woodburn, Indiana. Ruth was a member of the Eastern Star and lifetime member of the...
Russell Johnson
Feb 14, 2023
Russell Johnson, 64, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home.
Russell was born on January 11, 1959, a son of the late Martha (Reeb) & James Johnson.
Russell worked as a semi-truck driver for much of his life and enjoyed the many places he got to travel and see while doing so.
He is survived...
Vern Laukhuf
Feb 10, 2023
Gaylord Vernon Laukhuf, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Vern was born in Venedocia, Ohio on July 27, 1934, a son of the late Josephine (Lee) & Christian Laukhuf.
He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Vern was a life member of...
Marie-Anne Berenyi
Feb 9, 2023
After a well lived life of 95 years, Marie-Anne passed peacefully, surrounded by love, at Kelso Pines in Owen Sound, Ontario. Born in the port city of Brest in northwestern France, Marie-Anne survived the Nazi occupation during WWII. She met her beloved Steve, whom she married in 1949, and in 1951 they immigrated first to the USA before settling in the Hamilton...
Lois VonGunten
Feb 9, 2023
Lois M. VonGunten, 86, of Leo, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, February 9, 2023.Lois was born in Woodburn, Indiana on December 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Thelma (Zook) and Jesse Litzenberg.Lois worked for over 20 years at Magnavox. She also taught piano lessons in her home for many years. Lois enjoyed watching sports. She cheered on...
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